State of emergency declared in Bangkok, protest leaders arrested

13 Sept 07:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, effective 4 am, citing serious threats to national security from anti-government protests.
Police swiftly arrested key protest leaders, including Anont Nampa, Parit Chivarak, and Panupong Jardnok, shortly after the emergency declaration.
The emergency measures prohibit public gatherings of five or more people and ban news that could incite panic or disturb public peace.
The declaration followed protests by "Khana Ratsadorn," which saw thousands occupy areas near Government House and block a royal motorcade.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.